Dr. Paul Gausman joined Lincoln Public Schools as superintendent on July 1, 2022. Prior to coming to Lincoln, he was the superintendent for the Sioux City Community School District for fourteen years. During that time, the school district saw significant gains in academic achievement and the graduation rate. In December 2021, superintendents from across the nation elected Dr. Gausman as president of the Urban Superintendents Association of America.
Prior to his work in Sioux Falls, Dr. Gausman was formerly the superintendent of schools for the West Central School District in South Dakota. His past administrative experiences also include those as coordinator of middle school education and coordinator of fine and performing arts for the Sioux Falls Schools in South Dakota. In addition, Dr. Gausman’s teaching experiences include those as director of bands at Millard West High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and marching percussion instructor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Cornhusker Marching Band.
Dr. Gausman holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN; an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Sioux Falls; a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Nebraska at Omaha; and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
In addition to his superintendent duties, Dr. Gausman serves as a performing artist and clinician with the Yamaha Corporation of America in percussion, is a consultant with McPherson and Jacobson Executive Recruitment and Development, and also a consultant with Guidepoint Global Market Research.
We will hear updates from LPS, but the Editor thinks the best part of the program on November 29 is the most awaited "Drum Together Right Now Rotary!" Dr. Gausman will attempt to dethrone our resident drummer extraordinaire, President John Gessert.
Recently, Andrew Loudon introduced our newest Rotarian, Kelli Cunningham. Kelli is legal counsel, closes commercial transactions, manages people, coordinates 1031 exchanges and performs other miscellaneous tasks as assigned for her family business, Charter Title & Escrow Services in its Lincoln office. Although she spent time performing real estate closings in Wyoming and Colorado, Kelli is a Husker at heart and is a Lincoln East High School graduate and University of Nebraska graduate for both her bachelor’s and law degrees. She also volunteers for two non-profits based out of Lincoln - Launch Leadership, Inc. to develop leadership skills in youth grades 6-12 and Affordable Housing Initiatives for which she is developing a Landlord Seal of Approval Program to ensure safe and affordable housing in our city. When she’s not working or volunteering, you can find her on road trips with her husband in their ultimate quest to visit all of the national parks, see movies, read while cuddling with her cat or being a sore loser at Monopoly. Welcome to Rotary, Kelli!
Kelli Cunningham with her Rotary sponsor Andrew Loudon
Recently, PDG Carol Horner presented to Rotary 14 Immediate Past President (IPP) Christina Usher the Rotary 14's Citation from Rotary International. The prestigious award from Rotary International was garnered by our club during Rotary Year 2021-2022 under the leadership of President Christina Usher. Congratulations to IPP Christina Usher and all Rotarians for working hard last year to exceed our annual goals at Rotary International.
IPP Christina Usher receiving the Rotary International Citation from PDG Carol Horner.
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On Saturday, October 29, Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and members of Lincoln Rotary Club 14, Lincoln Women of Today, Lincoln Quilting Guild and the REALTORS Association of Lincoln gathered to celebrate Martha's home dedication. What a special occasion! Lincoln Rotary Club 14 is proud to be a contributing member to this project.
Big shout out to Immediate Past President Christina Usher, who was instrumental in making Rotary part of Martha's home as the recipient of the proceeds from Rise.Shine.Give last year. Below is the video of Martha's Home Dedication.
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can then attack the nervous system.
Our goal
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.
Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.
Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within ten years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.
Every week, we need your help to run the meeting by serving as Greeters and Cashiers. You get attendance credit every time you serve at our weekly meeting. More importantly, it's the best way to meet fellow Rotarians. Volunteer now, click here.
L to R: Greeters Michael Eckelkamp, Patty Pansing Brooks, Cashiers Lisa Froehlich, Kate Holman, and Sgt at Arms Todd Francisco
Here's the unedited live capture video of President John Gessert's rendition of Come Together Right Now, Rotary! The performance earned President John Gessert and his Rotary band a standing ovation from fellow Rotarians.
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Recently, Andrew Loudon introduced our newest Rotarian, Kelli Cunningham. Kelli is legal counsel, closes commercial transactions, manages people, coordinates 1031 exchanges and performs other miscellaneous tasks as assigned for her family business, Charter Title & Escrow Services in its Lincoln office. Although she spent time performing real estate closings in Wyoming and Colorado, Kelli is a Husker at heart and is a Lincoln East High School graduate and University of Nebraska graduate for both her bachelor’s and law degrees. She also volunteers for two non-profits based out of Lincoln - Launch Leadership, Inc. to develop leadership skills in youth grades 6-12 and Affordable Housing Initiatives for which she is developing a Landlord Seal of Approval Program to ensure safe and affordable housing in our city. When she’s not working or volunteering, you can find her on road trips with her husband in their ultimate quest to visit all of the national parks, see movies, read while cuddling with her cat or being a sore loser at Monopoly. Welcome to Rotary, Kelli!
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